File #: ID-406-18    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/26/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/4/2018 Final action:
Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL, PRAIRIE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL, HERITAGE ACADEMY, VIKAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, OVERLAND TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND PRAIRIE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR A JOINT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT
Attachments: 1. 27J - BPD - RESO - MOU 112618 - First Amendment - reviewed by SM.pdf, 2. 27J MOU - 1ST AMENDMENT 120418.pdf, 3. 2019 SRO MOU 1st amendment 11-25-2018 - updated.pdf, 4. 406-18 PPT

Police Department

Reference:                     Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint School Resource Officer Program with School District 27J

 

To:                                                               Mayor Ken Kreutzer and Members of City Council

Through:                                          Philip Rodriguez, City Manager

Prepared By:                                          Paul Southard, Chief of Police

Date Prepared:                     November 15, 2018

PURPOSE

 

To request approval of a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brighton and School District 27J for formalization of the joint School Resource Officer Program.

 

STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA

 

Safe, Active and Engaged Community

 

BACKGROUND

 

School Resource Officers (SROs) do more than enforce the law and maintain order. They are counselors and educators while also providing a safe learning environment.  Their presence on the school campus provides additional security and resources for students and school staff.   

 

On August 7th, 2018, Brighton City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brighton and School District 27J for a joint School Resource Officer Program.  The scope of services for the MOU provided for five (5) SROs to be assigned to district schools.

 

Since the approval of the original MOU, School District 27J has requested the addition of another SRO to the program. Adding a sixth SRO requires an amendment to paragraph A of part 1, “Scope of Services,” in the MOU. 

 

CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM

 

Currently, one of the five existing SROs is assigned coverage of both Vikan and Overland Trail Middle Schools.  The addition of a sixth SRO will allow the Brighton Police Department to provide coverage for:

 

Brighton High School

Prairie View High School

Heritage Academy

Vikan Middle School

Overland Trail Middle School

Prairie View Middle School

FINANCIAL IMPACT

 

As in the original MOU, the salary and benefits for the sixth SRO will be divided equally between the City and District 27J. Currently, the average cost related to each SRO is $102,125/year. Overtime costs will be covered by District 27J. This position is a 2019 budget request.

 

OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

 

Approve - Effective January 8th, 2019, this amendment will allow SRO coverage in each of the aforementioned six district schools. 

 

Decline - The Brighton Police Department will continue to divide coverage for two of the Middle Schools.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

•                     First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding

•                     Resolution

•                     PowerPoint